I have a confession...
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From: Texas, USA
Good Choice Matt! What's money for if it's not to spend? You spent yours wisely and saved skinned knuckles, frozen finger tips, and a trip to the back doctor. You came out way ahead in my book. Yes, I did your trick. One look at that engine disappearing under the firewall and I decided the day I bought it, I would save my money and every 120K miles, I'd pay to have someone else do the dirty work.
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From: Annapolis, Maryland
Originally posted by PaulC
Matt. I'm demoralized. I've looked up to you as the DIY role model of this forum, and now I find that you delegated a crucial maintenance task to An Outsider. (sigh) Right now, I can't muster the spirit to even check the air pressure in my tires. As a matter of fact, not only can I not perform even the most basic maintenance tasks, I'm even looking in the classifieds for a chauffeur.
Matt. I'm demoralized. I've looked up to you as the DIY role model of this forum, and now I find that you delegated a crucial maintenance task to An Outsider. (sigh) Right now, I can't muster the spirit to even check the air pressure in my tires. As a matter of fact, not only can I not perform even the most basic maintenance tasks, I'm even looking in the classifieds for a chauffeur.
I'm like Joseph Stalin - telling my troops to fight to the death while I hide out in a bunker
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From: Annapolis, Maryland
Originally posted by FarmLaw
What, no one's mentioned PENANCE yet? We need some atonement for this sin...
Hmmm....perhaps something like...
Next time thine tires need rotation, thou shalt do it at home, without using power tools.
Or maybe you need to sacrifice one COP to the 5.4L gods...
What, no one's mentioned PENANCE yet? We need some atonement for this sin...
Hmmm....perhaps something like...
Next time thine tires need rotation, thou shalt do it at home, without using power tools.
Or maybe you need to sacrifice one COP to the 5.4L gods...
I'm cringing at the thought of trying to figure out how I'm going to rotate my tires with a floor jack and a 4 way lugwrench 
As far as sacrificing the COP, can I sacrifice #1? It's the easiest to get to
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From: All over Texas
Originally posted by Matt03Expy
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
Just got back inside from playing with the dog........in my shorts and tee shirt.........barefoot.
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From: Blue Hill Township
Originally posted by Matt03Expy
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
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From: Annapolis, Maryland
Originally posted by gkbid
First the Nitto's, now this? Don't know how much the old heart can take !
First the Nitto's, now this? Don't know how much the old heart can take !
We're counting on you...and your wallet...
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From: Fort Carson, Colorado
Originally posted by Matt03Expy
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
Doesn't everyone have a heated garage??
On a good note when we get a house (within the next 2 years) one of the main things Im looking at is a shop or BIG, at least 2 car, garage.
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From: Oconomowoc, WI
Matt you’re forgiven.
I paid my dues. For many years I would work on the truck in the driveway. Good weather or bad, it had to be done. I remember lying on my back in the snow replacing a starter. My fingers so numb I couldn’t turn the bolts.
When we built our new house the garage was my priority. 25 x 36, insulated, dry walled, 60,000 BTU heater, cable TV and a beer taper.
Sometimes it’s worth it to let someone else bust their knuckles. Besides, if it’s screwed up you have someone else to blame.
I paid my dues. For many years I would work on the truck in the driveway. Good weather or bad, it had to be done. I remember lying on my back in the snow replacing a starter. My fingers so numb I couldn’t turn the bolts.
When we built our new house the garage was my priority. 25 x 36, insulated, dry walled, 60,000 BTU heater, cable TV and a beer taper.
Sometimes it’s worth it to let someone else bust their knuckles. Besides, if it’s screwed up you have someone else to blame.